Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Live and Learn...

Full-blown migraine with aura. That was my diagnosis today; plus floaters, beginning cataracts and blepharitis. So sayeth the ophthalmologist. When I described my symptoms, he said it was "classic migraine." The good news is I don't need new lenses. The fact that I really want new frames is beside the point. :-/

As far as I know, that was my first migraine. I've had the auras before, but I don't remember having the headache after. Of course, I might just not have associated the two at the time. I can't believe I drove 210 miles with a migraine and I sure hope I never have another one.

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There is something beautiful about all scars of whatever nature. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed and healed, done with.

Harry Crews, novelist and playwright (b. 1935)

Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.

18 comments:

I have been bothered by the "aura" for a long time, but it never seems to develop into a full blown migraine. However, I have learned that when the symptoms start, if I take a couple of Tylenols immediatly, it can head things off.

It never rains but it pours!!! Judy, my dear...HORRORS!!! I don't know what 'auras' are, but it doesn't sound good...! Migraines...OY! Did he think that getting the cataracys corected might help the Migraines?? It's probably a stupid question--I'm sorry, my dear. I just want you to be "well" and not have to deal with all of this.....! 2012 is not starting out well, at all!

My dear sil has suffered with migraines forever and I hate it for her. Anytime I get a headache I just give thanks it isn't a migraine. So sorry you have this but so glad you have a diagnosis and are getting help.